What: Youth Exhibitors in the 7-County North Central Arkansas District Fair/Spring Junior Livestock Show

When: April 17 – 18, but deadline to enter is March 31st

Where: The Fairgrounds at Melbourne, AR

What Else: Junior exhibitors from Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Sharp, Stone and Van Buren Counties are eligible to enter beef cattle, goats, and horses in the spring show. For a complete listing of classes go to http://www.ncadistrictfair.org/ Entry Fees should be mailed to NCA District Fair, PO Box 92, Sturkie, AR 72578

Good for now until 03/31/14

What: NADC Head Start Registration 2014/2015, Free Quality Preschool

When: Now

Where: Fulton, Independence, Izard, Sharp, and Stone Counties

What Else: Contact 870-793-3234 for registration. No one will be discriminated against because of race, creed, religion, gender, or disabilities. Applications taken on children who will be 3 or 4 by August. Lowest income families are highest priority for acceptance.

Good for use thru Friday, 03/14/14

What: First United Methodist Church in Mountain View, Chili Lunch

When: 11 am – 1 pm

Where: First United Methodist Church at corner of Jefferson and Church Streets

What Else: $6/person to order early call 870-269-3252 from 9 am – 11 am, take out within city limits

What Else: Back Yard Cookers only, all entries must be received by March 8th, First 15 teams to apply will be accepted. Three categories are: Pork Butt, Ribs, Anything Butt, $50 per category or 2 for $45 each or 3 for $40. Contact 870-283-4135 or 870-613-1956 or sidneyarbbq@gmail.com Entry form can be obtained by going to www.sidneywaterworks.com click on BBQ Contest.

Good for use thru Saturday, 03/15/14

What: Hunter Education

When: 8:30 am – 6:30 pm

Where: UACCB Nursing Allied Health Building, Room 902

What Else: Class is free, to register contact Mary Zirkle at 501-345-0367

What Else: There will be chili, hot dogs, a bake sale, and live auction with pies and cakes and many donated items for sale and a raffle for a basket worth over $800. There will also be a bounce house, petting zoo, face painting, and games for the kids. For more information go to www.gofundme.com and search for Jeannie Ivie.

Good for use thru Saturday, 03/15/14

What: Fox Community Political Pie Auction, Fox, AR

When: 6 pm

Where: Rural Special School Cafeteria, Mountain View

What Else: Before the auction meet the political candidates and hear their speeches. For more information call Rhonda West 870-363-4277 Chili will be served while supplies last.

What Else: Benefit for Jeannie Hawkins-Ivie who is fighting ovarian cancer. Hot dogs, chili, and hot tamales will be served and a raffle will be included with a bounce house for children. Contact 870-307-3594.

Good for use thru Saturday 03/15 – Sunday 03/16/14

What: Annual St. Patrick's Day Pancake Daze

When: 7 am – 1 pm both days

Where: St. Mary of the Mounts, Church Hall (lower level), at First and Church Streets , Horseshoe Bend, AR Contact 870-368-4082 or 870-670-5610. Donation $5

Good for use thru Monday, 03/17/14

What: Arbor Day Observance and the City of Batesville

When: 1 pm

Where: Oaklawn Cemetery at Row Lake.

What Else: There will be a brief ceremony with a tree planting following.

Good for use thru Monday, 03/17/14

What: The White River Parkinson's Disease Support Group

When: 1:30 pm

Where: Citizens Bank Annex Building on College Street in Batesville

What Else: Contact Joan Sellers 870-793-0067

Good for use thru Monday, 03/17/14

What: Heartsaver CPR and First Aid Class offered by Vita Link

When: 6 am – 10 pm

Where: 1033 EMS Drive, Batesville

What Else: Fee of $40 covers the cost of text book and CPR card. To register call 870-793-3351